The Aksumite Empire: Africa's Lost Trading Power

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Aksumite Empire, one of the ancient world's most powerful trading civilizations, centered in modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. They discuss how Aksum controlled the Red Sea trade routes, connecting the Roman Empire to India and Sri Lanka. Learn about King Ezana's conversion to Christianity, the mysterious stelae fields, and the empire's own coinage system. The conversation also covers Aksum's rivalry with Himyar in Yemen, the rise of the Kingdom of Kush, and the eventual decline due to Islamic expansion. Specific details include the port of Adulis, the Ge'ez script, the legendary Ark of the Covenant tradition, and the Axumite navy's control of the Red Sea. A fresh angle that avoids the Silk Road and Indian Ocean spice routes covered in prior episodes. #Aksum #Axumite #Ezana #Adulis #RedSea #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Himyar #Kush #GeEz #ArkOfTheCovenant #AncientTrade #Coinage #Christianity #RomanEmpire #AncientAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #SilkRoad #HanDynasty Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo